1. The Zoilvercin contributed for the economic unification of the German states by

A eliminating tariff barriers in trade between German states.

B enable Otto Von Bismarck become Chancellor of Prussia

C bringing them under the rule of the Emperor of Prussia

D excluding Austria from all German economic affairs.

2. In historical writings the term century means hundred years, while the term decade means a period of ten years. Using the definitions given identify the decade and the century in which 1613 is found

A The first decade of the 17th century

B The first decade of the 16th century

C The second decade of the 17th century

D The second decade of the 16th century

3. Ottoman occupation of Constantinople in 1534 marked

A the birth of the holy Roman Empire.

B the end of the Byzantine Empire.

C the beginning of the I)ark Age'' in Europe.

D the end of the Western Roman Empire.

4. Why did the Roman Emperor Constantine issue the Edict of Milan in the 4 century A.D?

A To introduce religious toleration

B To stop the spread of Judaism

C To prohibit the Christian rel

5. l9 century local markets of Ethiopia were taking place on fixed days of the week that varied from one district to the other in order to

A enable foreigners to visit as many markets as possible.

B mislead brigands who robbed people on market days.

C enable local rulers to collect tax from different markets.

D enable people to attend different markets in a week.

6. Who invented telephone in 1876?

A Rudolf Diesel

B Alexander Graham Bell

C Guglisimo Marconi

D Henery Bessemer

7. The urban centers known as Ketema which

A Centers of the army garrison.

B Areas occupied by settlers from Northern Ethiopia

C Market centers for long-distance trade.

D Villages around the Orthodox Churches.

8. A target of criticism in the writings of the Enlighteners of the 18th century was

A Absolute monarchy

B Liberalism

C Constitutional monarchy

D Imperialism

9. Which of the following regions submitted peacefully to Menlik in the territorial expansion conducted between 1875 and 1889?

A Long drought

B Locust invasion

C Crop failure

D Cattle epidemics

10. Ethiopia is commonly known as ''A museum of people'' because

A the rich history of the country has called for the opening of many museums.

B there are several historical and natural history museums in the country.

C of the existence of diverse ethnic, linguistic and cultural groups in the country.

D some of the cultures are in danger of extinction and should be kept in museums.